On 5/31/1999 , the vessel ROYAL PURSUIT (Official Number 816569) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OFF ROSE SPIT, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 8 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/2/1999 1. Weather at the time was reported as unknown with winds from the W at 25.00 knots.

While anchored at night in an exposed area, no watch was posted and by the time the crew detected the anchor had dragged, the vessel had grounded where no salvage vessel was able to free her. She became a constructive total loss with no injuries.